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Read the latest stories from Publix Super Markets Charities.

hands holding green house

December 2025

$15 million for housing programs

Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $15 million to more than 300 nonprofit housing partners throughout the Southeast that focus on housing assistance, including Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

Meals on Wheels team accepting a giant charity check

November 2025

Publix Charities supports Meals on Wheels of Polk County

Publix Charities’ $15,000 sponsorship will help support Meal’s on Wheels mission to deliver a hot, nutritious meal and daily contact to our homebound neighbors.

Group volunteers holding a cahrity Check at Second Harvest Food bank

October 2025

Publix Charities supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Publix Charities is proud to support Second Harvest’s mission to nourish and empower people so they can thrive.

Publix manager presenting a giant charity check for Heaven South

October 2025

Publix Charities supports Heaven South

Publix Charities proudly donated $10,000 to help expand The Store, a no-cost grocery program for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Middle Tennessee. 

Hands creating a heart

October 2025

Publix Charities suports Hurricane Melissa relief efforts

Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross to help provide essential relief supplies to those impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

Presenting a charity check to Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta

October 2025

Publix Charities supports Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta

Publix Charities is proud to support the Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta with a $20,000 sponsorship of their Strong, Smart & Bold Awards Luncheon.

Presenting a charity check to Hillsborough Education Foundation

October 2025

Publix Charities supports the Hillsborough Education Foundation

Publix Charities’ donation will help support the Hillsborough Education Foundation’s mission of empowering students through quality public education.

Team holding a giant charity check for United Against Poverty

September 2025

Publix Charities supports United Against Poverty

Publix Charities donated $90,000 to United Against Poverty to support their mission to combat food insecurity in Orlando-area communities.  

Mr. George Jenkins, Founder of Publix Super Markets

September 2025

Nourishing communities for 60 years

Publix Charities is proud to celebrate 60 years of supporting nonprofit organizations dedicated to youth, education, reducing hunger, and alleviating homelessness in the Southeast.

University of Miami Spring 2025 Graduate Profile Maria Kaber B.S.H.S. '25

September 2025

George W. Jenkins Scholar Maria Kaber

With the help of the George W. Jenkins Scholarship, Maria was able to overcome personal and financial hardships and graduate with a bachelor of science in health science.

fresh donated food gathered in the shape of a heart

September 2025

Publix Charities donates $15 million to help people facing food insecurity

Publix, its associates and Publix Super Markets Charities are working together during Hunger Action Month.

MOSH- Publix STEAM Engine Gift

August 2025

Publix Charities supports MOSH of Jacksonville

Publix Charities proudly donated $10,000 to the Museum of Science & History in Jacksonville, Florida to support its Mobile Early Learning Program.

Publix associates present a $10,000 giant charity check to EdVenture

July 2025

Publix Charities supports EdVenture

Publix Charities donated $10,000 to EdVenture to support their Publix exhibit and job exploration programs in STEM and the arts.

five women hold a $15,000 check from Publix Super Market Charities made out to the YMCA of the Treasure Coast

July 2025

Publix Charities supports YMCA of the Treasure Coast

Publix Charities recently donated $15,000 to the YMCA of the Treasure Coast to support their programs that foster connection, growth, and well-being for all.

two publix employees present a $50,000 charity check to A Gift For Teaching

June 2025

Publix Charities supports A Gift for Teaching

Publix Charities donated $50,000 to A Gift for Teaching to help fund a new pallet reach truck, supporting the nonprofit’s mission to provide essential classroom supplies to Central Florida teachers and students in need.